Excellent
#147 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 4% in state
Glenbard South High School
High School · Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 · Glen Ellyn, IL
A Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23W200 Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Math 43% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Glenbard South High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glenbard South High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average635/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glen Ellyn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,695
Median home value
$490,800
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Glenbard Twp Hsd 87
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glenbard South High School is listed in Glenbard Twp HSD 87; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenbard South High School
Glenbard South High School is a public high school in Glen Ellyn, IL, part of Glenbard Twp Hsd 87, serving approximately 1,027 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Glenbard South High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenbard South High School
What grades does Glenbard South High School serve?
Glenbard South High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Glenbard South High School?
Glenbard South High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,027 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenbard South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenbard South High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glenbard South High School rank in IL?
Glenbard South High School ranks #147 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Glenbard South High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenbard South High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Glenbard South High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenbard South High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Glenbard South High School a charter school?
No, Glenbard South High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenbard South High School a Title I school?
No, Glenbard South High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenbard South High School?
29.1% of students at Glenbard South High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (630) 469-6500
- Area population (ZIP 60137)
- 38,754
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60137; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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